Sepehr Achard

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As a dedicated journalist and entrepreneur, I helm iGrow News, a pioneering media platform focused on the evolving landscape of Agriculture Technology. With a deep-seated passion for uncovering the latest developments and trends within the agtech sector, my mission is to deliver insightful, unbiased news and analysis. Through iGrow News, I aim to empower industry professionals, enthusiasts, and the broader public with knowledge and understanding of technological advancements that shape modern agriculture. You can follow me on LinkedIn & Twitter.

Novel Farms Secures Nearly $1M NSF Grant to Advance Cultivated Meat Production

Key Takeaways: Novel Farms has been awarded a $999,967 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant will support the scale-up of […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Allocates Historic $3 Billion for Agricultural Conservation

Key Takeaways: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced more than $3 billion in funding for agricultural producers and forest landowners to participate in voluntary conservation programs for fiscal […]

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Uterra To Invest $20M in Ras Al Khaimah’s First Organic Fertilizer Project

Key Takeaways Uterra, part of the multi-national UniPax Investment Group, has acquired a 33,000 m² land plot in Al Ghail Industrial Zone, Ras Al Khaimah, to build a sustainable biosphere […]

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Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit to Showcase Breakthrough Technologies

Key Takeaways The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, scheduled for October 31 to November 2, 2023, aims to showcase breakthrough technologies in the agri-food sector. The summit is organized in collaboration […]

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RAE-Led Partnership Secures $80M for Climate-Smart Agriculture Project ‘Horizon II’

Key Takeaways Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) leads a partnership of 13 public and private entities that have secured an $80 million grant from the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. […]

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BigIron and Hutson Partner for Extensive No-Reserve Auctions of Agricultural Equipment

Key Takeaways: BigIron, an online auction platform, and Hutson, a John Deere dealership, have announced a series of no-reserve auctions for October. The auctions will feature a wide range of […]

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Kern Tec Raises €12M in Series A Funding to Upcycle Food Waste

Key Takeaways: Kern Tec, an Austrian foodtech startup, has secured €12 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Telos Impact and included PeakBridge Growth 2 fund […]

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Le Shift Project Launches Agriculture Initiative to Transform French Agricultural System

Key Takeaways: Le Shift Project announces a comprehensive agriculture initiative to transform the French agricultural system. The project addresses the physical constraints and socio-economic challenges affecting the sector. It aims […]

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Lightstar Renewables Initiates Agrivoltaics Solar Farm in New York

Key Takeaways: Lightstar Renewables is set to commence its first agrivoltaics project in New York, marking a significant milestone in both the agriculture and solar industries. The Old Myers project […]

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Sentinel Fertigation Secures $2.5M in Seed Funding

Key Takeaways Sentinel Fertigation closes a $2.5 million series seed funding round co-led by Homegrown Capital, Grit Road Partners, and Invest Nebraska. The funding will be used to expand market […]

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